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V O L . X X X N O. X X V I I D E C E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 4 28 U S I N E S S M A I N E I N S H O R T N E W S WO R T H Y P E O P L E A N D P E R F O R M A N C E S Maine Savings Federal Credit Union in Hampden pro- moted Cole Clement to vice president of marketing strategy. Clement previ- ously served as marketing strategy director. Geiger, a promotional products distribu- tor in Lewiston, promoted David Geiger to president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Geiger, a fifth-generation family member, cur- rently serves as vice president and gen- eral counsel. Jo-an Lantz, who had held two roles, will retain the CEO role. [ A P P O I N T M E N T S ] The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor added Ryan Lolar to its board. Lolar is an attorney with the business services group at Drummond Woodsum. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Coastal Enterprises Inc., a non- profit, community development financial institution in Brunswick, was awarded the first-ever "Adina Abramowitz Impact Award for Organizational Growth & Change" during the Opportunity Finance Network Conference in Los Angeles. Evergreen Credit Union in Portland said it was named No. 1 credit union and No. 2 mortgage com- pany in the "2024 Windham Eagle Choice Awards" for the seventh year in a row. Shaheen & Gordon PA announced that its Portland-based personal injury litigation — plaintiffs practice was recognized as "Metropolitan Tier 1" and its Portland-based medical mal- practice law — plaintiffs practice was named "Metropolitan Tier 3" in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Berman & Simmons, a law firm in Lewiston, announced it was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Maine State Credit Union in Hampden recognized eight employees at its annual employee banquet. Jennifer Chipman won the "Social Responsibility Award," Jason Cormier the "Leading Forward Award," Melissa Boudreau the "Commitment to Culture Award," Nicolette Robson the "Growing for Tomorrow Award," Miles Turner the "Dedication to Member Service Award," Ashley Dyer the "Dedication to Team Member Service Award," Randi Gurski the "Innovation Visionary Award" and Peter Dow the "Empowerment Advocate Award." Maine EMS announced that MaineHealth Franklin Hospital achieved "Pediatric Readiness Designation." University of Maine at Augusta was named ranked No. 1 in Maine, No. 8 in the Northeast, No. 21 for offering both in-person and online courses, No. 75 in public institutions and No. 96 overall nationwide by Military Times in its "2024 Best for Vets: Colleges" rankings. Pierce Atwood, a law firm in Portland, received a "National Tier 1" ranking for its land use and zoning law practice, a "National Tier 2" ranking for its real estate law practice and "National Tier 3" rankings in energy law, environ- mental law, litigation – environ- mental, mass tort litigation/class actions - defendants, oil and gas law, and patent law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. In addition, the firm's Maine-based attorneys earned recognition in 28 "Tier 1" categories and nine "Tier 2" categories. The Maine Justice Foundation in Augusta announced the induc- tion of the 2024 class of Bar Fellows, Honorary Life Fellows and Patron Fellows. Bar Fellows included Barbara Gauditz, Chad Higgins, Neil Kiely, Taylor Kilgore, Rep. Amy Kuhn, Hon. Stacey Neumann, Laura O'Hanlon, Andrew Sarapas, Jacqueline Sartoris, William Savage, Rebekah Smith, Frayla Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ KEYNOTE & MODERATOR Amanda Rector Maine State Economist A Look at Maine's Future Economy for 2025 Join us as we take a look at Maine's future economy for 2025 and identify leading economic indicators, opportunities, and challenges for Maine's future. The program will begin with our keynote speaker Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist. Amanda will provide a forecast for 2025 and for the state of Maine, as it relates to national trends. Then hear from a panel of Maine CEOs and leaders as they address four indicating industries and how they see the marketplace performing in 2025. JANUARY 15 / REGISTER AT MAINEBIZ.BIZ/5ON25 7:30 — 10 :30AM / DOU B LE TRE E BY HILTON HOTE L , SOUTH POR TL AND SP ONSORED BY Cole Clement Ryan Lolar